Game Development - Associate of Applied Science
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 Catalog
(60 credits)
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Select one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I, II, III, and IV; students do not need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements. | ||
Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | ||
| Composition I 3 | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Any New Mexico General Education Requirements Area II Course with a "G" (3 credits) 2 | ||
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Any New Mexico General Education Requirements Area III Course with a "G" (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Any New Mexico General Education Requirements Area IV or V Course with a "G" (3 credits) 2 | ||
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking 3 | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I 3 | 3 |
| Technical/Related Requirements | 22 | |
| Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 | |
| Evolution of Electronic Games | 3 | |
| Principles of Design | 3 | |
| Selected Topics | 1-4 | |
| Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 | |
| Creative Media Studio | 3 | |
| Level Design Concepts | 3 | |
| Portfolio Design & Development | 1-3 | |
| Electives Based on Focus | 18 | |
| Arts & Animation | ||
| Storyboarding | 3 | |
| 2D Animation | 3 | |
| 3-D Character Design | 3 | |
| Digital Sculpting | 3 | |
Electives (6 credits) - Advisor approved electives (ENGL, MATH, C S, ARTS/ARTH, OECS, BMGT, FDMA, ARCH, DRFT, MUSC, THEA) | ||
| Game Design | ||
| Storyboarding | 3 | |
| Critical Game Studies | 3 | |
| Game Tools and Techniques | 3 | |
Electives (9 credits) - Advisor approved electives (ENGL, MATH, C S, ARTS/ARTH, OECS, BMGT, FDMA, ARCH, DRFT, MUSC, THEA) | ||
| Programming | ||
| Game Tools and Techniques | 3 | |
Electives (15 credits) - Advisor approved electives (ENGL, MATH, C S, OECS, BMGT, FDMA, ARCH, DRFT, MUSC) | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
(60 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required General Education and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| ARTS 1610 | Drawing I | 3 |
| FDMA 1515 | Introduction to Digital Image Editing - Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA 1531 | Evolution of Electronic Games | 3 |
| FDMA 1996 | Selected Topics | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
Any New Mexico General Education Requirements Area II Course with a "G" (3 credits) | ||
| FDMA 1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| FDMA 2530 | Introduction to 3D Modeling | 3 |
| FDMA 2570 | Creative Media Studio | 3 |
| FDMA 2785 | Level Design Concepts | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one course from NM General Education Area III in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 4 | |
| General Education Elective - Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Electives Based on Focus Area (9 credits) - Advisor approved electives (ARCH, ARTS/ARTH, BMGT, C S, DRFT, ENGL, FDMA, MATH, MUSC, OECS, THEA) | 9 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences OR Area V: Humanities course. A complete list can be found in the current NMSU/DACC Catalog | 3 | |
| FDMA 2994 | Portfolio Design & Development | 3 |
| Electives Based on Focus Area (9 credits) - Advisor approved electives (ARCH, ARTS/ARTH, BMGT, C S, DRFT, ENGL, FDMA, MATH, MUSC, OECS, THEA) | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |